Inversion

2016 | IRAN | 84 MINUTES | DRAMA

Niloofar is a young unmarried girl who runs an alterations shop and lives with her aging mother. When doctors warn her that her mother will have to leave heavily polluted Tehran to stay alive, Niloofar struggles between sticking with her family or trying to live her own life. This drama looks at contemporary issues such as pollution and equality.

Director:  Behnam Behzadi
Cast: Alireza Aghakhani, Sahar Dolatshahi, Roya Javidnia
Language: Persian with English Subtitles
Advisory:  Language/Violence
Awards/Festivals:  Cannes Film Festival